the breadline
US /ˈbrɛdˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈbrɛdˌlaɪn/
名词
贫困线, 最低生活标准
the level of income at which a person or family is considered to be very poor and in need of help
示例:
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Many families are living on the breadline due to rising costs.
由于成本上涨，许多家庭生活在贫困线上。
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He lost his job and is now close to the breadline.
他失业了，现在接近贫困线。